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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax W80

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-925
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released June 2009
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was introduced within a month of the W80 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the FE-4000 grades vs the W80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Pentax W80

 FE-4000 W80 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Olympus FE-4000

 W80 FE-4000 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax W80

 FE-4000 W80 
ReleasedJuly 2009June 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4000 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-4000 vs the W80.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and W80 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and W80.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files but you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography info
Pentax W80 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-4000
Street photography with Pentax W80
55
lighter than competition (136 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
weather proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography advice
Pentax W80 Sports photography advice
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (136 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
64
weather proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography details
Pentax W80 Landscape photography details
28
quite wide (26mm)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
37
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging information
Pentax W80 Vlogging information
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (136g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax W80
 Olympus FE-4000Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Pentax Optio W80
Otherwise known as X-925 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2009-06-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $130 $250